Death Valley National Park

A Dark And Spooky Afternoon At Badwater Basin, Death Valley National Park

Halloween is drawing nigh and even landscapes in units of the National Park System can look at bit spooky. The patterned salt flats at Death Valley National Park in California are no exception when the afternoon darkens because of heavy rainclouds.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 24th, 2024 3:00am

Death Valley National Park Appoints New Chief Ranger

Death Valley National Park has appointed Phil Johnson as new Chief Ranger.

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By justin.housman - September 28th, 2024 2:10am

Eleven Burros Found Dead Of Suspected Algal Bloom In Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park officials discovered nearly a dozen dead burros and suspect a toxic algal bloom was the cause.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 3:00am

Death Valley National Park Notches Hottest Summer On Record

Death Valley National Park this year recorded the hottest meteorological summer (June-August) on record, with an average 24-hour temperature of 104.5°F (40.3°C). This surpasses the previous record of 104.2°F (40.1°C), set in 2021 and 2018, according to a release from the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 6th, 2024 2:30am

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Salt Creek Boardwalk To Be Rebuilt At Death Valley National Park

The Salt Creek Boardwalk that was destroyed by a flash flood two years ago in Death Valley National Park will be rebuilt, the park has announced.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 20th, 2024 2:30am

It's Dangerous Out There In The Parks

We head to national parks for relaxation and recreation, but we can't forget that these destinations can be dangerous places.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 14th, 2024 1:41pm

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #76

There are so many interesting things to see and learn about units of the National Park System, so here’s the latest quiz and trivia piece with which to test your knowledge. Just how much do you really know about the parks and what’s in them?

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By Rebecca Latson - July 25th, 2024 4:15am

Hot Sand Burns Man's Feet At Death Valley National Park

A Belgium visitor walking into the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park severely burned his feet when he lost his shoes, according to a park release.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 4:09pm

Another Semi Descending Into Death Valley National Park Goes Up In Flames

The descent into Death Valley National Park from the west takes motorists down California 190 nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, a drop that has seen more than a few semi-trucks go up in flames.

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By Compiled From N... - July 19th, 2024 1:31pm

Death Valley's Recent Heat Wave Saw 125+° Fahrenheit Temps For Nine Straight Days

The recent heat wave that baked the West was particularly brutal in Death Valley National Park, which saw nine consecutive days with the temperature reaching at least 125° Fahrenheit.

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By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2024 12:57pm

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